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Workplan: Students paint outdoors in the Irish Landscape every day, weather permitting. Tuition is from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one hour break for lunch. (Bring your own thermos and packed lunch!).

Master Classes: Kenneth Webb, RWA, FRSA, is one of Ireland’s leading artists, with paintings in collections world-wide. Until 1959, he was head of the painting school in the Ulster College of Art, and then resigned to found the Irish School of Landscape Painting. He has lectured for the extra-mural department for the Queens University, and at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Tate Gallery. As early as the 60’s, he was at the forefront of Art Tutoring and demonstrated live, for the first “learn to paint” programme on Irish TV. He has continued to demonstrate in all media and still keeps this active demonstration as major part of his teaching methods.
His daughter Susan Mary Webb ,DA, FILS, who was the Irish Art Expert for the Channel 4 Watercolour Challenge series, will be assisting Kenneth Webb in the turoring so that more attention can be given to each individual. The aim of the Master Class is for each student to develop a personal style. And it is essential that all applicants have had a basic training in the principles of design and composition, which is available through the Irish School of Landscape Paintings Holiday Courses. Every application must include photographs of current work, and details of previous study.
The minimum period of attendance necessary for membership of the Master Classes is five consecutive days for a fee of 550 Euro.
Master Class students usually book two consecutive courses and this is offered at a discounted rate of 1000 Euro for the full 10 days tuition. Full MasterClass fees must be paid well in advance of the class since space is limited. Clifden Master Classes are be limited to 10 students per class. Priority will be given to students who book two consecutive courses. The Clifden Master Classes held in May are particularly recommended for those wanting to paint wild flowers and the bogs.It is very important that you book space early, because these courses are limited in size and very popular. The dates given are full working days (10:30am to 5:30pm weekdays, 10.30am to 5:30pm Sundays).
Kenneth Webb reserves the right to cancel a Master Class, if necessary. Fees will be refunded, or alternative date given if it is possible.
All enquiries should be directed to Susan Webb.

Demonstrations: each day begins with a demonstration from the tutor in oils, watercolours, acrylics, gouache or mixed media. Afterwards he or she will help each student to a personal interpretation. Subject matter is constantly varied so that those joining for several weeks need not fear unnecessary repetition. Advanced students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and will receive advice as required.

Transport: Transport from the recommended hotels to the studio can be arranged on request

Studios: Studios are always available in case the weather drives us indoors. Demonstrations indoors when necessary, as well as videotapes on painters and techniques are offered. A large selection of 35mm slides, videos and dvds which are used as lecturing aides.

Art Materials: Art Materials are available for sale at every centre. Easels and stools may be hired, if ordered. Sketching easels are sturdy but may break if mishandled and we regret any damage must be paid for. We only stock the best quality artists’ materials as we consider these to be the best value for money. Please bring with you pencils, eraser, notebook, paint rags and screw top jar.

Tuition Fees: Full fees must be sent with the booking form to arrive two weeks before the Course begins. Full fees will of course be accepted earlier, if convenient. If not sending full fees, a non-refundable deposit of 50 Euro must be sent to secure a place
The School cannot be held responsible for losses or expense occasioned thereby or for personal injury, damage or loss of property. We strongly recommend that you take out adequate insurance coverage for cancellations, health, baggage loss, etc.
Bookings not taken up cannot be transferred to another year. The School reserves the right to cancel any course owing to unforeseen circumstances. One month’s notice will be given and the fees refunded.

Ireland Painting Holidays

The work of the school has continued in 2018 ending with a huge exhibition of Kenneth Webb at the RDS. This has taken much of the energy and time of both Susan and Kenneth so that we did not participate in the Craft Fair this year. As well the exhibition saw the launching of the Kenneth Webb Foundation which will carry on with preserving Kenneth’s legacy into the future. We have the rare opportunity with the Irish School of Landscape Painting to see Kenneth painting and demonstrating throughout the year. These are opportunities not to be missed.

Kenneth Webb turned 92 on the 21st of January 2019. The Kenneth Webb Foundation in association with Gladwell & Patterson, London hosted the most ambitious and successful exhibition of Kenneth’s Paintings December 13th – 18th 2018 in the RDS in Dublin. The exhibition, Kenneth Webb and the Tec-Tank was a fusion of Art and Technology as Kenneth worked with his Grandson Donovan, to create the experience. Over the 5 days they hosted over 1000 guests to 170 extraordinary paintings which traveled from China, New York, Florida, London and all over Ireland. All the paintings were for sale at the exhibition.

It was not a retrospective exhibition, although many paintings were from the late 50’s. It was to celebrate his achievements now and then with 12 new huge masterpieces that Kenneth painted in 2018 while being videoed by Donovan. The videos were displayed next to the paintings showing a glimpse of a truly great artist of 92, during the creation process. A remarkable experience. Guests came smiling and left with even bigger smiles. A wonderful success.